Local runners will have the chance to stretch their legs Saturday, March 17, when Catoosa County's Communities In Schools hosts its 20th annual GraduRun 5k in downtown Ringgold.

Communities In Schools, a non-profit organization, works to help students achieve more in their school system by surrounding them with community of support to help them succeed in both the classroom and in life.

This year's installment of the event is being sponsored by First Volunteer Bank, and will begin at the company's Ringgold location in adjacent to Ingle's at 5102 Ga. Highway 151 (Alabama Highway).

The run will begin at 8 a.m., with registration beginning at 6:30 a.m. Runners can still meet the event's pre-registration deadline of Wednesday, March 14.

Anyone seeking additional information about the event can contact Catoosa County Communities In Schools at 706-858-0529.

Adam Cook is a general assignment reporter and covers the Walker-Catoosa County area. He has been a reporter since 2009. He can be reached at The Catoosa County News office at 706-935-2621 and by email at acook@npco.com.